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Taiwan Carrier Debuts Futuristic Airbus A350-1000 in Tokyo
STARLUX Airlines has celebrated a milestone with the inaugural flight of its specially designed Airbus A350-1000, Airsorayama Silver, to Tokyo. The flight was piloted by STARLUX chairman Chang Kuo-wei, who took the controls to present the finished aircraft to Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama, the inspiration behind the unique metallic finish. The aircraft is part of a limited-edition series, with Airsorayama Gold set to join the fleet soon. Passengers on the flight received commemorative keepsakes to mark the occasion. The aircraft will enter regular service on October 1, 2026, flying routes to Tokyo, Phoenix, and Prague. This development was first reported by AeroTime.